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Imminent removal of Lamaha Railway Embankment residents… Cabinet to discuss assistance possibilities following chaotic meeting

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Several Government officials, including Housing Minister Harry Narine Nawbatt, yesterday met with residents of the Lamaha Railway Embankment at the Kingston Community High School to discuss their...

Hundreds flock Guyana Watch outreach clinic

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The Patentia Secondary School on the West Bank of Demerara was yesterday flooded by hundreds of would-be patients of the Guyana Watch programme. The visiting doctors encountered cases ranging from...

Man’s body found near Craig bus shed

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– relatives suspect foul play The body of a man of unsound mind was discovered, at around 11:00 hours yesterday, at the Craig Bus shed, East Bank Demerara. The body has since been identified as...

54 junior police ranks promoted

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The long awaited police promotion list for junior ranks has been released. The list, which was released on Monday, is one of the shortest lists of police promotions for several years. A total of 54...

Craig youth disappears in Demerara River

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-friend in police custody Police on the East Bank of Demerara are investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy at Craig East Bank Demerara. Reports are that Christopher Mc Lean reportedly went...

More ranks transferred over Skinny’s escape

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Several other ranks have been disciplined internally for the escape of multiple-murder accused Jermaine ‘Skinny’ Charles from the Sparendaam Police Station. Kaieteur News understands that at...

Woman traumatised over kidnapping

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… cannot relive the experience After being held captive for 11 days, Shalini Pereira said that she would ‘blank out’ every time she tries to remember what happened to her during those...

Family feud leads to gutting of house

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A family feud that has been ongoing for several years has resulted in the gutting of a multi-million-dollar house at Tract R, Number 36 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, leaving a husband and wife...

Kidney transplantation to become a regular feature at GPHC

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– local staffers to operate independently Local surgeons operating at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) may soon be able to perform kidney transplant procedures without the...

CIOG launches project for rural women

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The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) recently launched a “Livelihood Development for Rural Women Project” funded by International Development & Relief Foundation (IDRF) of...

Disabled woman gets dream home

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Yesterday, Food for the Poor Inc., in collaboration with Office of the President, donated a brand new house to Ms. Patricia Mallay and her family. Ms Mallay, who is physically disabled, had...

Consumers can challenge GPL meter charges

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…power company acquires necessary testing equipment The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has acquired two pieces of equipment capable of ascertaining whether energy meters are functioning...

Bijlall benefits from Deal on Wheels

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Ganesh Bijlall has acquired a spanking new vehicle with the help of Republic Bank and its annual “Deal on Wheels” auto financing campaign. The “Deal on Wheels” campaign is an eight-week...

Another 13-year-old girl ‘missing’

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Thirteen-year-old Gem Klautky has been reported missing since last Saturday, July 19, and her father, Colin Klautky, is desperately trying to locate her. The young girl was last seen on Saturday...

Treat yourself to a trip to the majestic Kaieteur Falls

Jul 23, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on Treat yourself to a trip to the majestic Kaieteur Falls

Dear Editor, Rainforest Tours and Air Services Limited have done it again! How refreshing it was to have learnt of the reintroduction of the special package to the majestic Kaieteur Falls in Region...

Weather is not the challenge, its facilities – Shabazz

Jul 23, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Weather is not the challenge, its facilities – Shabazz

By Franklin Wilson “We can’t stop the rain from falling, but greater efforts can be made for us to have the right facilities to train.” These were the words of Guyana Football Federation...

DHB repair works extended

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The repair works being done to the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) have been extended for an additional two days, to 19:00 hours on Thursday. The management of the DHB has advised that the weight...

GMR&SC ‘Race of Champions’ Meeting on July 27…A look at Hassan, Choo ahead of the Meet

Jul 23, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on GMR&SC ‘Race of Champions’ Meeting on July 27…A look at Hassan, Choo ahead of the Meet

Reigning Group 2A champion Syed Hassan in an interview with Kaieteur Sport ahead of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club ‘Race of Champions’ Meeting this Sunday, at the South Dakota Circuit,...

Sexual molestation in schools…

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GTU President still to submit agreement to Education Ministry President of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), Mr Colwyn King, is still on a mission to prove to senior officials of the Education...

These allegations against me are unfounded

Jul 23, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on These allegations against me are unfounded

Dear Editor, This letter is in regard to a letter appearing in Kaieteur News (20-07-08) by Anthony Vieira captioned “Winston Murray, not David Patterson, deserves credit”. First, let me express...

Banks DIH, GOA to stage Olympic Caravan

Jul 23, 2008 knews Sports Comments Off on Banks DIH, GOA to stage Olympic Caravan

Banks DIH Limited, the Licensed Bottler and Distributor of Coca Cola in Guyana, will be teaming up with the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) to bring a touch of the XXIX Summer Olympiad to Guyana...

The quality of the Antigua coverage was not factored into the ban decision at OP

Jul 23, 2008 knews Letters Comments Off on The quality of the Antigua coverage was not factored into the ban decision at OP

Dear Editor, The Administration of the Office of the President has determined that Mr. Gordon Moseley of Capitol News is persona non grata at the Office of the President and State House, as a result...

Know your game – you can’t ride on tracks you haven’t laid down

Jul 23, 2008 knews Features / Columnists Comments Off on Know your game – you can’t ride on tracks you haven’t laid down

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA INTRODUCTION: Money is something one achieves with hard work, commitment and drive. A Guyanese proverb says “wen you wan fuh swim, yuh gat fuh plunge inside fuss” You can...

Darts team depart for Caribbean and Americas Cups

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Locally based players selected to represent Guyana at this year’s 17th Caribbean Cup and 4th WDF Americas Cup Darts Tournament scheduled to be staged from July 25- August 3 in Trinidad and Tobago...

Home Affairs Ministry lists prohibitive items for Carifesta venues

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has outlined a number of items that are prohibited and restricted at the various venues where events of Carifesta X will be held. A press release from the Carifesta...